James revealed the Bublé charity show for Sheffield Children’s Hospital and Hallam FM’s Cash For Kids was extra special for him - his girlfriend agreed to marry him. They will wed this July. He said: “My best night at the Motorpoint Arena was Micheal Bublé. I got in the queue in a desperate attempt to get tickets and succeeded. He was amazing and supported a great cause. My beautiful girlfriend agreed to marry me and will be my wife in July. All in all the best night of my life. I love the Motorpoint Arena.”

Jean said: “I have seen many shows at the Arena but Michael Bublé (pictured) was the best I have seen. The money was donated to charity and I would have gladly paid double that for the show. He interacted with the crowd and you could feel the good mood factor it was electric.”

Olly Murs signed four seats and we’re giving one each to fans Emma Wakefield, Francesca Oxley, Nicola Cousins and Ryan Couch.

Emma, of Norton Lees, said: “My favourite night was when I went to see Olly Murs on Sunday, February 14, 2012. It was the first time I had seen him on a tour and I was so excited. The support acts were great and Olly wowed us as per usual! The atmosphere was absolutely brilliant! His singing was perfect and the night ended with a trouser split. I didn’t complain!”

Francesca, of Oxclose Avenue, Bradway, Sheffield, said: “Olly was out of this world. An amazing entertainer and amazing singer. Would definitely go again to see him”

Nicola, of Rotherham, said simply: “Olly Murs was amazing.”

Ryan, of Beech Avenue, Tickhill, Doncaster, said: “Olly Murs at the Arena last March was amazing from start to end. It was spectacular, with a fantastic atmosphere - everyone singing along to what I would say are some of the best songs of the 21st Century. It was a phenomenal night.”

Rock legends The Who entertained the Arena crowd last year and fans winning a signed seat each are Tracey Reed and Ryan Oxley.

Tracey, of Doncaster, said: “I’ve had so many great nights at the Arena but for me it was The Who followed by Oasis and Noel Gallagher.”

Ryan said: “The Who, Elton John, REM, Oasis and Pulp to name a few acts I’ve seen there - legends.”

Girls Aloud superfans Owen Pavey and Robert Longley each win a seat signed by the chart-toppers.

Owen has seen around 30 shows at the Arena since 2007 and been to four Girls Aloud concerts there - they top his personal list of best live acts. He said: “A signed seat would make a great momento. Best part of the gigs for me - simple interaction with the fans, singing songs with direct eye contact. You come away feeling you have witnessed something very personal and very special.”

Robert, of Millhouses Lane, Ecclesall, said: “Me and my brother have always agreed to disagree on music. But after he forgot about my 21st birthday present I insisted he take me.

“It was a phenomenal experience, a great party atmosphere. Even my brother enjoyed it!”

Sheffield Arena is also the House Of Steeel - home to the Sheffield Steelers ice hockey squad. And skating off with a cool Steelers signed seat each are fans who told us there’s nothing beats watching their team win.

They are Sheffield’s Graham Webster, Wraith DaMorte, Mary Tomkins, Micahel Elmore, Samantha Dale and Richard Sargent. Richard summed up their feelings. He said: “I have spent the last 22 years making the Arena my second home, following the Steelers and seeing them lift trophy after trophy.”

General Manager Rob O’Shea said: “2013 was a momentous year for the venue. Following the refurbishment of the Arena the hall has really been brought back to life and we have had nothing but positive feedback about the new seating. We are currently working on a new layout including our 4,000 capacity Steel Hall venue within a venue. This coupled with the increased parking are a real positive for the venue and our customers.”

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